David G. Schwartz
David G. Schwartz
David G. Schwartz an Atlantic City native and the director of the Center for Gaming Research at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He is the author of
Roll the Bones: The History of Gambling. His web site can be viewed at www.dieiscast.com.
Hank Greenspun, seen here with his wife Barbara, was one of the more influential—and unique—men to call Las Vegas home. Born in Brooklyn in 1909, Greenspun moved to Las Vegas in 1946.
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Las Vegas has some of the largest hotels in the world, but some of its most loved attractions have been tiny. The Glass Pool Inn was small, but it had a big place in the hearts of residents and visitors alike.
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Casino was a true locals hangout on the Strip
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How the Southern Paiutes survived the harsh environment
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An honest look at the early undesirables of local lore
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Golf helped make Las Vegas a destination resort
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Train depot at Main Street and Fremont helped grow Las Vegas
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The Northern Club and its owner represent an important milestone in Nevada and Las Vegas history
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Once the Strip’s tallest building, today is only a memory
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Howard Hughes’ short run in Las Vegas left an indelible mark on the city
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The white tigers at the Mirage were not the first four-legged attractions in Las Vegas
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The forgotten Hacienda implosion
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The Moulin Rouge was the first ‘neighborhood’ casino that welcomed all people
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75th anniversary of commercial gaming in Nevada
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The Dunes represented the ‘over the top’ edge to Las Vegas
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Early Fremont Street and its role in shaping Las Vegas
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The first casino resort on the Strip offered guests the ‘western’ experience
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